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Alma Thomas: An Inspiration Amongst African American Female Artists Alma Woodsey Thomas (1891–1978) was a popular name among the Black artists in history known for her abstract paintings and was a teacher. She was born in Columbus, Georgia, and grew up in Washington, D.C. After deciding to become a teacher, Thomas spent 35 years working […]
Hans Erni’s Art Collections is Characterised by a Unique Blend of Abstract and Figurative Elements. Hans Erni was a Swiss artist and graphic designer known for his contributions to modern art, particularly in the field of abstract art.. He often incorporated geometric shapes and patterns into his designs, but also included recognizable forms and symbols
Constantin Brâncuși: A Trailblazer of Modern Sculpture Constantin Brâncuși, one of the most influential artists of the 20th century, is widely regarded as the father of modern sculpture. He was born today, on the 19th of February 1876. He is known for his innovative approach, marked by simplicity, abstraction, and exploring the innate essence of
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Karl Lagerfeld (1933-2019), an influential fashion designer who left an indelible mark on the industry through his groundbreaking work as creative director at Chanel and Fendi. Known for his distinctive appearance—featuring white hair, black sunglasses, and fingerless gloves—Lagerfeld transformed Chanel after joining in 1983, restoring its status as a premier fashion house. His remarkable career,
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The Artist That Pioneered Performance in Art Lucio Fontana was born in Argentina in 1899 to Italian immigrant parents. He received his education in Italy from 1906 to 1922 before returning to Argentina to work closely with his father, a funerary sculptor. Although he was primarily identified as a sculptor, Fontana only began painting at
Lucio Fontana: The Sculptor Who Pioneered Spatialism Read More »
If you have been to the India Art Fair, today is a good day to contrast it with an exceptional exhibition held in 1913 in America which expanded the possibilities of viewing art in public spaces. The Armory Show -now known by its full title the International Exhibition of Modern Art, is a touchstone in
The Armory Show: Displaying and Disrupting Art History. Read More »
Remembering Jazeh Tabatabai February 9 marks 17 years since the passing of Iranian avant-garde painter, poet, and sculptor, Jazeh Tabatabai. He was the founder and director of Iran Modern Art Gallery — the first art gallery in Iran — he was born in 1931 and began his creative oeuvre at age 12, writing plays and
The Founder of Iran’s First Art Gallery Created Sculptures Using Industrial Scrap Read More »
“In the sky, in the dark the parrots vanish into the distance. My daughter is left standing shining with green caressing the earth, comforting it.” Who is Ashok Vajpeyi Ashok Vajpeyi is a Hindi poet and critic with fifteen books of Hindi poetry and volumes of criticism on Visual Arts, Literature, and Indian Classical Music
A Poet With A Purpose: Life of Ashok Vajpeyi Read More »
The life I live is the opposite of the life I dreamed of. I love seclusion, silence, cultivated thinking and reasoned action – and I have to deal with machinations, foolish talk and vain affectation. Felix Vallotton Who Was Felix Vallotton Felix Edouard Vallotton was a Swiss-born French painter, printmaker, illustrator, and writer. He was
Felix Vallotton’s Mastery in Capturing the Mood and Atmosphere Read More »
A painting is not merely a replication but a perspective of the painter. Who could have justified the statement better than Georges Seurat? A prodigy since a young age, he started drawing and painting in the 1870s. A course in sculpting and painting polished the rough edges. Soon he was enlisted in the military, where
The Point of Neo-Impressionism: A Georges Seurat Story Read More »